Kennedy Half Dollars began production in 1964 to replace the
Franklin Half Half Dollar. The Kennedy Half Dollar was
immensely popular and hoarded. The first year, 1964,
was the only year the Kennedy Half was made using 90%
silver. From 1965 through 1969, the Kennedy Half was
made out of 40% silver. As all these coins were
hoarded, it in effect ended the circulation of the half
dollar. By the time 1971 rolled around and the half
dollar was made out of copper clad like the quarter and
dime, the public saw little use of the half. People
had become accustomed to using quarters. Due to the
coin being hoarded, there are no rare dates and Kennedy
Halves value fluctuates with the price of silver. Below is a picture of a typical
Kennedy Half Dollar.

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through 1970, and would like to get a price
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